Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee SB0870 requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the State Board of Education, to conduct a landscape analysis of teacher evaluation practices by convening a teacher evaluation advisory committee composed of experienced educators and experts. The bill affects educators and the evaluation process in Tennessee, mandating that the committee report its findings and recommendations by January 31, 2026. Key changes in Amendment #1 include the removal of the initial deadline for the landscape analysis, authorization for virtual meetings of the advisory committee, and the elimination of travel expense reimbursements for committee members.